MANAGEMENT INTERN (NON-CAREER)

DESCRIPTION

Please note this recruitment will be accepting a limited number of applications for the position. Once the maximum number of submissions of 100 has been met, the job posting will be closed and no further applications will be accepted. We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible. If the maximum number of submissions has not been met, the job bulletin will remain open until the closing date of Tuesday, May 05, 2026 at 11:59PM PST.

THE DEPARTMENT
The Department of Health and Human Services has been improving the health of the Long Beach community for over a century, and Long Beach is one of only three municipal health jurisdictions in the State of California, as well as one of three City homeless continuums of care in Los Angeles County. The Department recently received public health reaccreditation and works to address matters of public health and safety, including communicable disease, strengthening the public safety net, and equitable access to care. Of the Department’s $201.97 million budget, more than 80% comes from grant funding. The Department is overseen by the Director of Health and Human Services and has more than 55 programs serving the health and wellness of the City. It is organized into seven bureaus-Community Health, Communicable Disease and Emergency Response, Collective Impact, Environmental Health, Homeless Services, the Housing Authority, and Administrative and Financial Services. The Department operates its programs and services as efficiently and effectively as possible, using technology, innovation, and creativity to enhance the quality of services provided to the Long Beach community.

The Health Data & Department Plans team oversees the department’s core data infrastructure, strategic planning initiatives, and community health assessment activities. The team manages administrative and population health data, provides technical guidance and analytics services across the department, and leads development of major assessments and plans, including the Community Health Assessment (CHA) and the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP). As part of this work, the team collaborates with public health agencies, community partners, and residents to assess health needs, identify priority areas, and develop actionable strategies to advance population health and health equity. The team also leads the creation of digital tools and data systems that support progress tracking, transparency, and implementation of community health priorities.

THE POSITION

The Department of Health and Human Services is seeking two (2) interns to support the department.

The interns will focus on applied public health informatics, including data management, analytics, digital tool development, and support for major community health improvement planning efforts. Placement will be based on candidate experience, technical skills, and academic background.

This is an unclassified, non-career position. Non-career employees are allowed a maximum of 1600 work hours available over a 12-month period (working no more than 30 hours per week). Non-career employees are not typically eligible for health/dental/vision benefits; however, may be eligible for sick leave benefits. This is an at-will, temporary, part-time position.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Support data management and analytics, including collecting, cleaning, organizing, analyzing, and visualizing data;
• Lead the development of a web-based tracking application and related dashboards for the CHIP, by managing design, prototyping, testing, and maintenance tasks;
• Assist with documentation, governance, and reporting by preparing reports, presentations, technical assistance materials, and evaluation documents for internal and community stakeholders;
• Provide meeting and coordination support, such as taking structured notes during meetings or sessions, monitoring follow-up needs, and assisting with logistics and partner communication;
• Provide administrative and outreach support to advance CHA/CHIP-related efforts;
• Performs other related duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

EDUCATION

• Current enrollment or acceptance into a Master’s degree program with a focus/emphasis in Data Science, Information Science, Information Systems, Library and Information Science, Data Analytics, or Statistics or related field from an accredited college or university. (Proof required.*)

OR

• Graduated with a Master's degree in the relevant fields mentioned above from an accredited college or university within one (1) year from the time of the application submission date. (Proof required.*)

*Required documents, such as transcripts, degrees, certificates, or licenses, must be uploaded to the online application in PDF format at the time of filing. Any documents submitted must contain either the applicant's name or other identifying characteristics on the document. Proof of education for academic degrees should indicate the type of degree and date of degree conferral. Candidates who possess degrees or units from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalency at the time of filing.

EXPERIENCE

• Six (6) months of paid experience or comparable paid/unpaid volunteer experience.
  

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong applied experience using R and/or Python for application logic, data processing, workflow automation, and building interactive components (experience with R Shiny is highly desirable);
• Demonstrated experience with advanced app or software development, including:
  • Developing or contributing to web-based applications using low-code platforms (e.g., PowerApps) or custom code frameworks.
  • Designing application architecture, data structures, backend logic, and user interface flows.
  • Integrating applications with APIs, databases, spreadsheets, or other data sources to enable dynamic functionality.
  • Creating and refining UI/UX components, improving usability through iterative feedback.
  • Conducting structured QA testing, debugging, code review, and versioned improvement cycles.
• Proficiency with version control tools such as Git and GitHub for managing code and collaborative development;
• Ability to translate user needs and functional requirements into technical specifications, workflow diagrams, or working prototypes;
• Experience preparing technical documentation, user guides, or supporting materials for dashboards, digital tools, or applications.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

This recruitment will close at 11:59 PM Pacific Time on Tues day, May 05, 2026 or until 100 applications have been received, whichever occurs first. To be considered, please submit an online application, including a cover letter, resume, and proof of education in PDF format. Applications that fail to include all necessary documents will be considered incomplete and will not be taken into consideration.

Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures. The selected candidate may be required to go through a background check and a physical examination prior to appointment. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, including submission of all required attachments, will not be considered. For questions regarding this recruitment, please call (562) 570-7008.

The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer . We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act . You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act .

The City of Long Beach is committed to maintaining fairness and transparency in our hiring practices. We believe in providing equal opportunities to all applicants and ensuring that every applicant is evaluated based on their qualifications and merit. If you believe that you have been unjustly disqualified based on minimum qualifications for an unclassified job opportunity, you have the right to appeal the decision. Find out more about the Applicant Appeal Process by visiting Applicant Appeal Process (longbeach.gov) .

The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call (562) 570-7008.

In support of the City’s Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.

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Closing Date/Time: 5/5/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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